The NIBCO PEX lawsuit involved claims that certain NIBCO plumbing products could fail and cause water leaks and property damage. NIBCO agreed to a nationwide class action settlement worth up to $43.5 million in Cole v. NIBCO, Inc. The lawsuit focused on three products: certain PEX tubing, yellow brass fittings, and stainless steel clamps. The…
Choosing the best PEX pipe depends on your plumbing project, budget, and installation method. PEX-A is often the best choice for flexibility and tight spaces. PEX-B is a strong value choice for many home plumbing projects. PEX-C can also work well when the specific product meets your needs and local code. Before you buy, compare…
Repiping a house with PEX usually costs several thousand dollars. The final price depends on your home’s size, number of bathrooms, pipe access, labor rates, and repair work. For many homeowners, a planning budget of $4,000 to $15,000 is a useful starting point, but simple projects may cost less and complex jobs may cost more….
PEX pipe comes in several nominal sizes, from small tubing to large supply lines. Common U.S. PEX sizes include 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch tubing. However, the nominal size is not the same as the actual outside diameter. Use the PEX pipe size chart below to compare outside diameter, inside diameter, wall thickness, and common…
PEX pipe is used for hot and cold water supply lines, home repiping, and certain heating systems. PEX stands for cross-linked polyethylene. It is a flexible plastic tubing used in many residential plumbing systems across the United States. PEX bends around corners more easily than rigid copper pipe. This can reduce the need for elbows…
PEX water line is flexible cross-linked polyethylene tubing used to carry hot and cold water through residential plumbing systems. It can serve fixture branches, whole-house distribution systems, and approved water-service applications. For many homes, 1/2-inch PEX is common for individual fixture branches, while 3/4-inch or 1-inch PEX may be used for larger supply lines. The…
Installing PEX pipe in a mobile home is usually easier than working with rigid pipe because PEX is flexible, lightweight, and can make long runs with fewer fittings. But mobile homes have one major difference: much of the plumbing runs underneath the home, where it is exposed to movement, cold temperatures, and limited working space….
The main difference between PEX-A and PEX-B is how the tubing is manufactured. PEX-A is generally more flexible and has stronger shape memory, while PEX-B is typically stiffer and often less expensive. PEX-A is commonly used with compatible expansion fittings, whereas PEX-B is widely used with crimp and cinch fittings. Neither type is automatically better…
Cutting PEX pipe is simple when you use the right cutter and make a clean, square cut. For most residential plumbing jobs, you need a sharp PEX cutter, a tape measure, and a marker. Straighten the tubing, mark the cut, position the cutter perpendicular to the pipe, and squeeze until the blade passes completely through….
If you need to know whether your plumbing uses PEX-A or PEX-B, start by looking at the printing on the tubing. The manufacturer, product name, PEX designation, standards, and other information printed along the pipe are usually more reliable than color, flexibility, or the type of fitting you see. If the printing is difficult to…